Two women, bound by blood and betrayal, must break silence across centuries--or be silenced forever, in the dazzling new novel by New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin. Lilith Legare's life is unraveling. Since her mother's death, strange things have been happening - plants turn toward her touch, animals linger in her path, and the birthmark on her arm has started tingling. Worse still is her recurring nightmare of being burned alive at the stake. Her search for answers brings her from Savannah to England, to the decaying Brackenmere Manor where the past blurs with the present. There, Lilith discovers a legacy she never asked for and along with it, the threat of peril. History must be rewritten, or she too will die. In 1645 Suffolk, Sybil Brantham stands accused as a witch. An educated, wealthy widow, she is branded a threat by men who fear her independence. As arrests begin and suspicion abounds, Sybil must protect her younger sister, even as betrayal takes root within her household. Across centuries, Lilith and Sybil are bound by blood and by danger. To save themselves, and each other, they must confront the silence that has stolen women's power for generations--and dare to claim their voices before it's too late. Listen to this interview about A Time of Witches (Hanover Square Press, 2026)

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The novel Wickhills follows Ferec, an experienced secret agent with an encyclopedic knowledge of his home city, the titular Wickhills. His job is a dangerous one, but one he’s good at and well suited to. But when his handler involves Ferec in a clandestine smuggling case, things begin to unravel quickly. Ferec has always prided himself on his observation and independence, his skills as a field agent, but as his latest case progresses it becomes clear that all his training, connections, and suspicions may not be enough.

In this interview Mohamed describes her growing interest in spy fiction and its influence on the novel. We discuss the history of cities, which sources are and aren’t remembered, and creative novel structures. We also chat about the use of different fantasy creatures in the novel, the differences between different spy networks, and the fine line between technology and magic in fantasy.

Wickhills is a rich, layered novel full of wonder and violence. It is a thoughtful meditation on the nature of espionage and an interesting examination of a weird and magical city. It was so much fun getting to discuss it with the author.

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